Career Pathways

Discover Your Direction

At the University of Montana, your future isn’t limited to your major, and neither are your career possibilities. Our Career Pathways are designed to help you explore the wide range of industries, roles, and opportunities that align with your interests, values, skills, and/or field of study.

EXPLORE FREELY. You’re not locked into one path; many careers overlap across pathways. You might be an artist in tech, an entrepreneur in education, or a finance professional working in healthcare.
THINK BEYOND YOUR MAJOR. Your degree is one piece of the puzzle…your passion, experiences, and skills shape your direction.
STAY CONNECTED. Follow any pathway for updates on events, job and internship openings, and blog content.
NOT SURE WHICH PATHWAY(S) TO EXPLORE? Check out Discover Careers & Majors That Fit Me.

Explore Pathways

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Academia & Higher Ed

College/university level teaching, research, academic advising, student affairs, instructional design, and higher ed leadership.

Arts & Media

Visual art, design, film, journalism, performing arts, creative writing, entertainment, digital content, and music.

Business

Management, marketing, communications, finance, accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and consulting.

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Data & Technology

Data analysis, software development, cybersecurity, UX/UI, IT support, and systems architecture.

Education

K-12 and early childhood teaching, school counseling, curriculum development, educational leadership, and classroom support.

Environment, Conservation, & Forestry

Ecology, environmental policy, wildlife biology, forestry, sustainability, and natural resource management.

Law, Government, & Nonprofits

Legal services, public policy, law enforcement, international relations, and nonprofit administration.

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Health & Human Services

Medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, health administration; social work; mental, behavioral, allied, and public health.

Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation

Event planning, travel services, food and beverage, lodging, sports, and outdoor recreation.

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Industrial Tech & Trades

Construction, carpentry, manufacturing, welding, and transportation.

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Natural Sciences

Physical, life, and earth sciences; biology, chemistry, physics, geology, neuroscience, and lab research.

Explore Career Pathways by Major

While your major does not define your career options, it can be helpful to see what career paths
are commonly pursued by others in your major or a major you’re considering.

What Can I Do With This Major?

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or, by filtering for industry and occupation Industry Search

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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This page provides a snapshot of University of Montana student career outcomes at graduation. This information is collected from student graduation surveys and public online data sources starting just prior to graduation until 6 months following graduation in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

If you are a UM student graduating this term or within the past 5 months, add your info to this data by completing the UM Graduation Survey.

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The response rates across years exhibit significant variability. Data presented may not accurately reflect the characteristics of the entire graduating population.

First Destination

NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.